Endy0816
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Software Defined Radio is an option for the PC.
https://www.amazon.com/RTL‑SDR-RTL2832U-Software-Defined-Computer/dp/B09KTH6CGM/
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11 hours ago, swansont said:
This appears to be a local, not global, phenomenon.
This article suggests EV insurance prices are trending lower in the US
From the OP link:
“for petrol and diesel car drivers, the increase is 29%”
So part of the increase is a general trend, not because they are EVs. How much of this is because of BREXIT driving up the cost of parts?
The point about the lack of data is important, too. Relatively few EVs means a low number of accidents from which to gather reliable statistics. Is any of this opportunistic price gouging?
Yes, I've been reading that Rules of Origin related tariffs for EV's are supposed to kick in after this year. Could be related.
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15 hours ago, studiot said:
It seems to me that that this question might be resolvable depending upon the response of an AI to something it has not been taught.
For example I don't believe a human would have much trouble understanding this
One of the earlist proposed uses for AI is as a robot driver.
So what would such a driver's response be to the following
It very quickly looks up UK road laws and signage, then navigates appropriately. It briefly wonders if the area was known for prostitution.
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10 hours ago, Brainee said:
Is ChatGPT trustworthy? Is it reliable? I have used it a lot in science and mathematics.
It'll write something that sounds believable, but may not be correct.
I do think it can give useful insight into a subject.
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I'm just wondering how long the next vote is going to take lol.
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14 hours ago, mistermack said:
I remember reading that the majority of our dna is shrivelled remnants of viruses and parasitic bacteria that invaded long ago in the distant past, and eventually became part of the organism. The mdna especially is thought to have originated as bacteria that developed a symbiotic relationship with the original organism, and became an essential part of the whole thing. A bit like the photosynthetic unicellular dinoflagellates in corals.
Yeah Retroviruses are remarkable as they are able to insert their code into the DNA. There's also native transposable elements which can hop around.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2874221
This is a good example of spaghetti versus structured code.
Not necessarily 'bad' in this context, but does suggest a lack of deliberate planning.
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A good piece of evidence is how our DNA is all spaghetti code. It's what you'd expect to see from a semi-random process rather than an intelligent designer.
You'd expect to find everything handled by our nuclear DNA too, were we designed. There's also simpler ways to handle errors than what amounts to lots of backup copies of the code. A very 'two steps forward one step backwards' approach.
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On 9/26/2023 at 9:40 AM, TheVat said:
Yes, some berm house are made by building up soil rather than major excavation. They're left open on the front but with soil built up everywhere else then stabilized with sod. I was unfamiliar with Disney tunnels, our family was never into theme parks like that. So I looked them up, learned that Walt saw a cowboy walking through Tomorrowland on his way to Frontierland and felt that messed up the guest experience. Which led to the utilidor system.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disney_utilidor_system
Sounds like the sort of places people take refuge in an apocalypse novel.
Your termite mound sounds similar to the sci-fi concept of the arcology.
I have reflected on the inefficiency of having stoves that release their heat into an air conditioned house, or fridges that also do that. In the USA, the range hood is a rudimentary approach which vents some of the heat. In the 19th century through the early 20th here, some homes had "summer kitchens" and a stove would be set up in an enclosed porch so that its heat wouldn't go into the home interior.
Yeah, ironically Disney wouldn't be the worst spot to take refuge.
They're mostly dilapidated today, but people built a crazy number of true underground shelters here too.
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14 hours ago, TheVat said:
I guess there are political aspects to it but I saw this going more in an engineering (in the broad meaning) direction, on how to adapt to regional temperature changes.
For example, would it help to build homes below street level, like berm houses, for more efficient cooling. I know some places, where the water table is high, or the soil is very hard, that would not likely be practical.
Can build up soil around a structure to create a similar effect.
Disney's tunnels are an extreme example, though high end homes and hotels will do it too sometimes.
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It was lot simpler than what life has evolved to become. Most of what we see today is in response to a harsher environment and other lifeforms.
We're likely distantly related to crystals.
Some bacteria use biocrystalization as a defense mechanism even today.
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There's areas in the far North that were bad this year, with a climate change and El Nino tag team happening.
Keep trying to convince relatives to at least buy a portable unit for emergencies. I shudder to think what their grid looks like though for handling a sudden large AC load.
6 hours ago, TheVat said:It's a similar question to the coastal construction one. Some places draw too many resources to render them viable. And if people are forced by, political/economic boundaries to live in a hot place then architecture should adapt (like your high roofed Lagos pool hall) and not just rely on brute force AC. Also, clothing styles should be in tune with local climate. Traditional European business attire makes little sense in more tropical climes.
Storms ripping off roofs will be an issue in some areas.
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Heavy infrastructure is main issue.
How long it takes products to reach their intended markets is a close second.
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Time saved can make up for the cost.
There can also be sleeping and food costs associated with slower travel options.
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They're looking at combining evaporative cooling with liquid desiccants(saltwater) for consumer use.
Looks like it could work well in terms of sustainability and increasing the number of areas evaporator coolers can be used.
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People regularly hallucinate, so how does AI differ there?
I feel, that as we're typically asking them to write a mile-a-minute, there's an understandable tradeoff taking place.
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They simply look too stereotypical.
With all the variety we see on Earth, what are the odds they'll look anything like us?
Could argue some commonalities are going to be necessary for a space faring race. Tool usage and social behaviour for example, but beyond that?
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3 hours ago, Peterkin said:
Yes. A uniform electoral system throughout a federation hardly translates to "all-powerful", but can be twisted to tell the voters that.
Seems to me unending civil war is a bigger and more immediate concern.
For some citizens, the disenfranchisement of large segments of the population is a concern.
We all have different concerns.
Main issue is lot more than that would be impacted and that the States themselves would have to agree. In theory, Federal government is only there to handle interstate and foreign affairs.With our setup, Congress typically has to compromise to accomplish anything. This did help to put off Civil War for decades, but also extended Slavery.
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1 hour ago, Peterkin said:
To prevent a civil war?
They wouldn't agree to ratify such a change.
An all-powerful Federal government was and still is a concern.
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6 hours ago, Peterkin said:
They should have restricted states rights.
So, the different states had different election rules, and levels of popular representation.
Why would the States give the Federal government any more powers than were absolutely necessary?
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2 hours ago, fwc67 said:
Is there any way to extend the life of the Sun forever or is this not possible with futuristic technology?
Most realistic would be via Starlifting.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_lifting
We'd need to remove heavier material while eventually feeding in fresh fuel.
Will be a major undertaking.
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6 hours ago, Externet said:
Thanks, studiot. It is about learning, awareness of what is going on, and not for me but for others.
Am using an electric stove and my electric energy bill is $0.0 monthly all year. (solar panels)
If of interest, may want to look into solar cooking. I have a GoSun Solar Oven myself(vacuum insulation based). Achieves some ridiculous temperatures.
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I've fried noodles in the microwave using popcorn bags and that turned out okay. Was trying out a bunch of Prison recipes had seen online.
Made garlic confife and garlic oil before, but not in a microwave.
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38 minutes ago, swansont said:
Growth rate has been slowing for decades
https://www.statista.com/chart/28744/world-population-growth-timeline-and-forecast/
Yes, that is a better way to say it.I know this is going against the grain, but just think we'll be 'fine' on a macro level within one to two centuries. Reproductive technologies and ideologies are the wildcards in the picture.
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Man suffocates to death from blocked nose during sleep.
in The Lounge
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Apparently had taken alcohol and sleeping pills as well.
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12117183.man-dies-in-bid-to-stop-his-snoring/